Description
A nourishing and comforting soup packed with fresh vegetables and herbs that celebrates Greek cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or dill)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes to build flavor.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, add the chopped green beans, diced zucchini, and kale or spinach, along with the oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust salt and pepper after adding lemon juice. Consider adding cooked legumes or grains to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg